Deep Space 17

Built in the mid-to-late 2360's, Deep Space 17 remains one of the newest Deep Space stations. It sits near the Romulan Neutral Zone and serves as a focal point for the monitoring of the Romulans and protection of Federation systems near the Neutral Zone border. It replaced Deep Space 6 which was destroyed 50 years before.

Deep Space 17 reveals a central axis running through three "wheels" - a large central ring, with smaller rings above and below making the upper and lower rings. Bridges connect these rings to the central axis, much like the spokes of a wheel. Its communications and sensory equipment - not to mention its defensive systems - all demonstrate state-of-the-art technology. Starfleet Intelligence maintains a significant presence on the station.

Reference(s)

• Long, Steven S., et al. Star Trek DS9 Roleplaying Game Core Game Book, New York: Last Unicorn Games, 1999. (Based on Deep Space 7)